Debate Worksheet: Linking Words

Debate lesson 7: Linking words in an argument · Set 224 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Show how ideas connect): Reason: because, the reason is, due to, this is because. Result: so, therefore, as a result, that is why. Example: for example, for instance, such as. Other side: however, but, although, on the other hand.

1. 1.🔗 What does “therefore” show? (a) a result (b) an example (c) a reason (d) the other side
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) on the other hand (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) but
3. 3.🔗 What does “such as” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) therefore (c) on the other hand (d) but
5. 5.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) this is because (b) that is why (c) but (d) for example
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) that is why (b) the reason is (c) as a result (d) therefore
7. 7.🔗 What does “so” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) shows the other side (d) adds an example
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) as a result (b) although (c) but (d) however
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) on the other hand (b) although (c) but (d) due to
10. 10.True or false: “but” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) this is because (b) the reason is (c) that is why (d) because
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) such as (b) on the other hand (c) for example (d) because
13. 13.🔗 “We need a school garden ___ children learn by growing plants.” Which fits? (a) for instance (b) so (c) because (d) however
14. 14.True or false: “so” shows the other side. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔗 What does “however” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows the other side
16. 16.🔗 What does “due to” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) gives a reason (c) adds an example (d) shows a result
17. 17.🔗 What does “that is why” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows a result
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) although (b) because (c) this is because (d) due to
19. 19.Which linking word adds an example? (a) because (b) for example (c) however (d) so
20. 20.Which linking word adds an example? (a) to give an example (b) however (c) due to (d) this is because
21. 21.Which linking word shows a result? (a) this is because (b) for instance (c) so (d) for example
22. 22.Which linking word shows the other side? (a) for example (b) however (c) such as (d) the reason is
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) such as (b) so (c) to give an example (d) for example
24. 24.🔗 “Homework helps us practise. ___, too much homework causes stress.” Which fits? (a) So (b) For instance (c) However (d) Because
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) to give an example (b) such as (c) this is because (d) for example
26. 26.True or false: “such as” adds an example. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “as a result” gives a reason. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “that is why” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔗 What does “as a result” do in an argument? (a) shows the other side (b) adds an example (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
30. 30.🔗 What does “because” do in an argument? (a) adds an example (b) shows the other side (c) shows a result (d) gives a reason
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) however (b) such as (c) but (d) on the other hand
32. 32.🔗 What does “although” do in an argument? (a) shows a result (b) adds an example (c) gives a reason (d) shows the other side
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) for instance (b) for example (c) such as (d) but
34. 34.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) due to (b) as a result (c) so (d) that is why
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the reason is (b) due to (c) to give an example (d) this is because
36. 36.True or false: “although” shows a result. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔗 “Plastic harms animals. ___, cows often swallow plastic bags.” Which fits? (a) However (b) Because (c) For example (d) Therefore
38. 38.🔗 “Exercise keeps us fit, ___ every school needs a sports period.” Which fits? (a) so (b) however (c) because (d) for example
39. 39.Which linking word adds an example? (a) therefore (b) this is because (c) for instance (d) however
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) but (b) on the other hand (c) because (d) however

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